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🌱 Route 17 bridge repairs finish after months of Vestal delays

Vestal, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Vestal! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Route 17 bridge repairs finish after months of Vestal delays
  • Vestal turkey drive seeks help filling Thanksgiving tables
  • Vestal field hockey returns to the hunt for a state title

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 57 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with rain, temps: high: 50, low: 31.
  • Friday: Colder with periods of rain, with a high of 38 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. $4.5 Million Project Smooths Ride Over Route 17 Bridges in Vestal (991thewhale.com) — Months of construction delays on Route 17 through Vestal have ended with completion of a $4.5 million bridge repair project. Crews replaced approach slabs at bridges over the Susquehanna River and Vestal Road, addressing pavement problems that had damaged vehicles. The work had squeezed traffic into single lanes and diverted drivers onto nearby roads.
   

2. Catholic Charities preps for annual turkey drive (binghamtonhomepage.com) — Vestal residents can help put Thanksgiving meals on local tables by donating outside Walmart Nov. 16–20. Catholic Charities of Broome County is collecting turkeys, nonperishable food and money for its Thanks-4-Giving drive. The effort provided meals to more than 3,000 families last year, and organizers hope to reach more this season.
   

3. Field Hockey State Championship Titles up for Grabs as the Best Meet in Arlington (nysphsaa.org) — Vestal High School's field hockey team is chasing its third state championship at Arlington High School Nov. 14–15. After winning titles in 2022 and 2023 and finishing as runner-up last year, Vestal returns to a Class B field that includes defending champion Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake. Tickets cost $13.60 per day, including fees.
   

4. First-generation panelists at Binghamton University share advice on asking for help (wbng.com) — Being first in the family to attend college can mean learning how to ask for help, Binghamton University panelists said Tuesday in Vestal. Students, alumni and employees discussed balancing work and classes and finding support. A Nov. 12 networking dinner at the Union Building will connect first-generation students with university employees and alumni.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vestal

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    Thursday November 12
  • GLE - Bingo Night
    Vestal Csd Vestal, NY 13850
    5:00 pm
  • District Choral Concert (ARE Auditorium)
    Vestal Csd Vestal, NY 13850
    7:00 pm
    • Monday November 16
  • Taste of ARE
    Vestal Csd Vestal, NY 13850
    6:00 pm

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Ok Vestal! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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